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Economic Thinking for the Theologically Minded (Paperback): Samuel Gregg Economic Thinking for the Theologically Minded (Paperback)
Samuel Gregg
R1,465 Discovery Miles 14 650 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Economic Thinking for the Theologically Minded provides an introduction to what has been called 'the economic way of thinking, ' which explains some of the critical concepts and foundational assumptions employed in economics. To communicate these ideas effectively to those engaged in theological studies, this book avoids using unnecessary technical terminology. These concepts are then subject to analysis from the standpoint of Christian ethics, with emphasis placed upon the often-unsuspected degree of agreement between economics and Christian belief about the nature of the person. The second half of the book consists of a collection of selections from classical economic texts, representing a range of authors from a variety of schools of thought. These selections have been arranged around ten key concepts, each of which attempts to deepen understanding of various ideas presented in the book's first half

Women Working It Out - Career Plans and Business Decisions (Paperback): Julianne Nelson Women Working It Out - Career Plans and Business Decisions (Paperback)
Julianne Nelson
R1,572 Discovery Miles 15 720 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Ever think about turning a hobby into a commercial venture? Or working full time as an independent contractor? Or simply wondering if textbook economic principles are relevant in real life? Through a sequence of short cases, this book shows you how to use the basic tools of economic and financial analysis to answer common business questions such as: whether or not a new business venture makes economic sense for you; when to hire extra help; what variety of products and services to offer; what production process to use and what pricing strategies to follow. Includes glossary, index, and business templates that can be adapted for any commercial venture. Appropriate for both personal and classroom use.

Snow Day - Reflections on the Practice of Ministry in the Northeast (Paperback, New): Robert Allan Hill Snow Day - Reflections on the Practice of Ministry in the Northeast (Paperback, New)
Robert Allan Hill
R1,295 Discovery Miles 12 950 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

This little collection of occasional pieces is offered as a set of discussion openers ('ice-breakers') for those who are preparing for ministry in the Northeast. The intended audience for this selection of provocations would begin with first and second year seminarians. Candidates for ministry and those considering ministry later in life might find some comfort here, too. In addition, one might hope that those who have weathered a few winters in the pulpit could find some catalytic inspiration here.

War, Politics and Diplomacy - The Anglo-Prussian Alliance, 1756-1763 (Paperback): Karl W. Schweizer War, Politics and Diplomacy - The Anglo-Prussian Alliance, 1756-1763 (Paperback)
Karl W. Schweizer
R2,094 Discovery Miles 20 940 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Based on hitherto unused manuscript material, War, Politics and Diplomacy examines the origin, development and collapse of the Anglo-Prussian alliance against the complex backdrop of European politics during the Seven Years War (1756-63). Unlike earlier books in the field, this study views the alliance not as a static entity but as a flexible, dynamic instrument of statecraft ever responsive to military and diplomatic shifts. By examining, for the first time, the disintegration of the alliance in a light of preceding intra-alliance relations, Karl W. Schweizer demonstrates that its failure was certain from the conditions of its formation, the progress of the war, and above all, from the disparate aims and interests of the two partners, England and Prussia. This new approach to the history of the alliance produces a fundamentally different interpretation of its overall development, a disbelief in its prospect of survival after the war and hence a modified evaluation of the role played by the principal statesmen involved.

Chamberlain and the Lost Peace (Paperback): John Charmley Chamberlain and the Lost Peace (Paperback)
John Charmley
R528 Discovery Miles 5 280 Ships in 9 - 17 working days

Most studies of World War II assume that it was, in some way, a triumph for Britain. John Charmley's important new reappraisal of the immediate origins of the war is based on extensive new work in the Chamberlain papers. It starts from Chamberlain's belief that even a victorious war would be a disaster-it would destroy the foundations of British power and hand over Europe to Russian domination. Reconstructing Chamberlain's policy assumptions, Mr. Charmley argues that they were neither naive nor foolish. While focusing on the prime minister's personality, he also shows that Chamberlain's views were shared by many other leading politicians and diplomats. Mr. Charmley thus resurrects a whole school of thought on foreign policy which was forgotten in the wake of Churchill's triumph. Unlike Churchill, Chamberlain was not prepared to gamble an empire; but events produced, according to Mr. Charmley, indeed a "human tragedy." Early British reviews of the book have called it "important," "entertaining and absorbing," "concise and spirited," and "provocative." The Guardian wrote: "Chamberlain hardly emerges a hero from these pages, but at least there is no excuse left for regarding him as no more than a wimp in a wing-collar."

The Risen Jesus and Future Hope (Paperback, New): Gary R. Habermas The Risen Jesus and Future Hope (Paperback, New)
Gary R. Habermas
R1,341 Discovery Miles 13 410 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

'Always be prepared,' wrote the apostle Peter, 'to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have.' Reading and digesting this book will help. Gary R. Habermas begins his apologetic for Christianity by demonstrating the historicity of the resurrection of Christ. He then connects the resurrection to several key tenets of Christian theology, through paths not only historical, but also philosophical, counseling, and experiential. The resurrection, Habermas shows, is the central belief for every Christian, whether that person believes it was an actual historical event or not. But it is Habermas' illustration that Jesus quite literally rose bodily from the dead that makes this book so unique. The resurrection is not only the foundation for Christian belief past and present, but also the basis for future hope. What, for instance, does the resurrection of Jesus have to teach us about our own fear of death? Habermas' answers to this and other questions proves how essential the resurrection is to living a Christian life, and gives us great hope for the future.

Work, Status, and Self-Esteem - A Theory of Selective Self Investment (Paperback): William A. Faunce Work, Status, and Self-Esteem - A Theory of Selective Self Investment (Paperback)
William A. Faunce
R1,662 Discovery Miles 16 620 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

The book presents a theory explaining variations in the extent to which work affects self-esteem. The conventional wisdom is that work necessarily influences self-esteem, but the research evidence presented in the text indicates that this is not the case. There is, in fact, considerable variation in the extent of this relationship. A systematic theory relating attributes of the self and characteristics of status assignment systems to the self-investment process is presented.

The Science of Synthesis - Exploring the Social Implications of General Systems Theory (Paperback): Debora Hammond The Science of Synthesis - Exploring the Social Implications of General Systems Theory (Paperback)
Debora Hammond
R789 Discovery Miles 7 890 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

This book explores the development of general systems theory and the individuals who gathered together around that idea to form the Society for General Systems Research. In examining the life and work of the SGSR's five founding members - Ludwig von Bertalanffy, Kenneth Boulding, Ralph Gerard, James Grier Miller, and Anatol Rapoport - Hammond traces the emergence of systems ideas across a broad range of disciplines in the mid-twentieth century. A metaphor and a framework, the systems concept as articulated by its earliest proponents highlights relationship and interconnectedness among the biological, ecological, social, psychological, and technological dimensions of our increasingly complex lives. Seeking to transcend the reductionism and mechanism of classical science - which they saw as limited by its focus on the discrete, component parts of reality - the general systems community hoped to complement this analytic approach with a more holistic approach. As one of many systems traditions, the general systems group was specifically interested in fostering collaboration and integration between different disciplinary perspectives. The book documents a unique episode in the history of modern thought, one that remains relevant today. This book will be of interest to historians of science, system theorists, and scholars in such fields as cybernetics and system dynamics.

Champions of Faith - Catholic Sports Heroes Tell Their Stories (Paperback): Thomas A. O'Toole Champions of Faith - Catholic Sports Heroes Tell Their Stories (Paperback)
Thomas A. O'Toole
R782 Discovery Miles 7 820 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Are there heroes anymore? What role, if any, does faith play in the life of high-paid, famous athletes? Through the words of a wide range of popular athletes, Champions of Faith reveals that heroes still exist and that for many of those who take their role-model status seriously, faith plays a major part in their success and their witness. Over a period of two years, author Tom O'Toole, a devout Catholic and seasoned journalist, interviewed Catholic sports heroes such as Sammy Sosa, Lou Holtz, Mike Ditka, Dave Wannstedt, Suzie McConnell-Serio, Lenny Wilkens, "Rudy" Ruettiger, Alberto Salazar, Bobby Allison, Danny Abramowicz, Tara Lipinski, Ray Meyers, Fr. John Smyth, and Cammi Granto.

Costumes for the Stage - A Complete Handbook for Every Kind of Play (Paperback, 2nd Edition): Sheila Jackson Costumes for the Stage - A Complete Handbook for Every Kind of Play (Paperback, 2nd Edition)
Sheila Jackson
R459 Discovery Miles 4 590 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

This updated edition of Costumes for the Stage aims at simplicity in all aspects of designing and making costumes. It is designed primarily for those who need to dress plays on a small budget, whether for amateur, semi-professional, or professional groups. Starting with five pages illustrating the basic shapes of each period, Sheila Jackson provides practical advice for every kind of play, together with drawings, diagrams, and patterns from which to work. Included are sections on Greek plays, medieval miracles and mysteries, Shakespeare, seventeenth century, eighteenth century, Victorian and Edwardian costume, the twenties and thirties, and the present day. Each section covers the details of men's and women's clothes (hats, collars, shoes, jewelry, etc.) as well as methods for adapting and simplifying the style of the period. There are also sections on pantomimes and musicals, pageants and school plays, and invaluable advice on underwear, fabrics, measurements and fitting, the use of color, and simple ways to make masks, crowns, and decorations. The revised edition features expanded text and new illustrations. Hundreds of line drawings and no-nonsense, authoritative text combine to make this an essential book of costume design.

The Southern Baptist Convention and the Judgement of History - The Taint of an Original Sin (Paperback, Revised Edition):... The Southern Baptist Convention and the Judgement of History - The Taint of an Original Sin (Paperback, Revised Edition)
Luther E. Copeland
R1,495 Discovery Miles 14 950 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Never before has a book sought to relate the various aberrations of Southern Baptist history to the defense of slavery. Copeland maintains that the inception of the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) is tainted by its origins in the defense of slavery. The Southern Baptist Convention and the Judgment of History also emphasizes the relation to American Baptists, the response to the ecumenical movement, the position of women, the enforcement of theological orthodoxy, and foreign missions. The revised edition aims to bring readers up to date on what has happened in the SBC (the radical statement of 1995, the revision of the Baptist Faith and Message statement at the points of Baptist theology, the status of women, etc.) since the books original publication, and to explain how the SBC's controversial stance on racial issues has influenced the denominational life of members and how this stance developed.

The Southern Baptist Convention and the Judgement of History - The Taint of an Original Sin (Hardcover, Revised Edition):... The Southern Baptist Convention and the Judgement of History - The Taint of an Original Sin (Hardcover, Revised Edition)
Luther E. Copeland
R2,415 Discovery Miles 24 150 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Never before has a book sought to relate the various aberrations of Southern Baptist history to the defense of slavery. Copeland maintains that the inception of the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) is tainted by its origins in the defense of slavery. The Southern Baptist Convention and the Judgment of History also emphasizes the relation to American Baptists, the response to the ecumenical movement, the position of women, the enforcement of theological orthodoxy, and foreign missions. The revised edition aims to bring readers up to date on what has happened in the SBC (the radical statement of 1995, the revision of the Baptist Faith and Message statement at the points of Baptist theology, the status of women, etc.) since the books original publication, and to explain how the SBC's controversial stance on racial issues has influenced the denominational life of members and how this stance developed.

Verdi and Puccini Heroines - Dramatic Characterization in Great Soprano Roles (Paperback): Geoffrey Edwards, Ryan Edwards Verdi and Puccini Heroines - Dramatic Characterization in Great Soprano Roles (Paperback)
Geoffrey Edwards, Ryan Edwards
R1,471 Discovery Miles 14 710 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

New in paperback! This book comes at a time when opera-lovers, singers, directors, and critics alike are taking a new look at the dramatic soprano heroines created by Giuseppe Verdi and Giacomo Puccini, endeavoring to delve beyond inherited scholarly interpretation and gain a richer understanding of these compelling female characters. Artistically limited by the bel canto musical tradition popular at the time, Verdi launched a new style dramma per musica which also demanded a new soprano archetype. This book illustrates the musical evolution of the Verdi and Puccini soprano while illuminating the dramatic scope and power of these great heroines. Avoiding critical reductionism, Verdi and Puccini Heroines provides an unprecedented and probing discussion of how these great soprano roles were conceived and executed. Accordingly, the authors take a three-dimensional look at these heroines, examining seven operas: Il Trovatore, La Forza del Destino, Aida, La Boheme, Tosca, Madama Butterfly, and Turandot. The chapters, which are fully self-contained analyses, contain translations, illustrative musical examples, supplementary notes, and references to each opera's literary sources. The musical analysis, while thorough, is descriptive and accessible to all levels of readers.

Hopkins' Achieved Self (Paperback, Revised Edition): David A Downes Hopkins' Achieved Self (Paperback, Revised Edition)
David A Downes
R1,766 Discovery Miles 17 660 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

The central issue in the writings of Gerard Manley Hopkins is his understanding of the self. While Hopkins' scholars have studied the phenomenology of Hopkins' notions of selfness, no scholar has studied in depth the hermeneutics of what Hopkins called 'selving.' Hopkins' Achieved Self is a study of 'selving' in Hopkins. Downes examines Hopkins' ideas of the self as a hermeneutical concept, shows how Hopkins formulates in his concept the role of the mental acts Hopkins called 'selving, ' and discussed the formation of religious consciousness as a vital component of achieving full selfhood

Vale of Tears - A Novel (Hardcover): Peter T. King Vale of Tears - A Novel (Hardcover)
Peter T. King
R636 Discovery Miles 6 360 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

In his inimitable "two track" style of creating a fictional future and flashing back to actual events in recent history, Peter T. King once again places Congressman Sean Cross at the center of international terrorism, this time coming from radical Islam in cahoots with the Irish Republican Army. The "reality-based" track gives a minute-by-minute account of September 11, 2001 and its effect on the cities of New York and Washington, and continues with month-by-month accounts up until September 11, 2002. A leading congressional Republican, King offers keen insight into President Bush's inner circle in the days immediately following the attacks. In King's fictional future New York once again comes under attack, and it falls upon the resourceful Sean Cross to uncover the odd bedfellows that comprise this latest conspiracy to visit terror on American soil.

The Shadow of a Dream and An Imperative Duty (Paperback): William Dean Howells The Shadow of a Dream and An Imperative Duty (Paperback)
William Dean Howells; Edited by Edwin H Cady
R1,391 Discovery Miles 13 910 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

These two nouvelles mark Howells' plunge into psychological realism. Their themes-a triangle of tragic agonies with psychological insights intriguingly proto-Freudian, and a drama of miscegenation-are anything but the "smiling", lightweight topics to which Howells has been supposed to have been confined. The maturity both of their art and of their moral insight lends them an impact much deeper and more permanent than that of the shriller, more merely commercial shocking fiction of our day. Edwin H. Cady's introduction places the books in the context of the development of Howells' life, work, art, thought, and sensibility. He helps the reader make immediate contact with the artistic methods and intentions of the author.

Profiles of Eleven (Paperback, Revised): Melech Epstein Profiles of Eleven (Paperback, Revised)
Melech Epstein
R1,648 Discovery Miles 16 480 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

The stirring story of the economic and cultural struggles of the eastern European immigrants to the United States in the early 1900's, as witnessed through the lives and contributions of eleven different men. Their contributions in politics, education, trade-unionism, philosophy, poetry and drama helped to shape the pattern of the Jewish community. Originally published in 1965 by Wayne State University Press, this edition contains a new introduction by Jacob Neusner.

Laura Ingalls Wilder and the American Frontier - Five Perspectives (Paperback): Dwight M. Miller Laura Ingalls Wilder and the American Frontier - Five Perspectives (Paperback)
Dwight M. Miller; Contributions by Elizabeth Jameson, John E. Miller, Ann Romines, Anita Clair Fellman, …
R1,434 Discovery Miles 14 340 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Laura Ingalls Wilder and the American Frontier provides the reader with a broad sweep of information on Wilder not readily available in any other format. Included in this work are: discussions of Wilder's life; her writings and their influence on the interpretation of the American frontier, the feminine role in frontier life, Native American relations; and the use of the Little House as a teaching tool. Students of Western history, feminist scholars, home schoolteachers, and the Laura Ingalls Wilder following will find this an informative and enjoyable source.

Prisons in America - A Reference Handbook (Hardcover, Annotated edition): Nicole Hahn Rafter, Debra Stanley Prisons in America - A Reference Handbook (Hardcover, Annotated edition)
Nicole Hahn Rafter, Debra Stanley
R1,959 Discovery Miles 19 590 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

A handy source for basic statistics on prisoners, penal trends, and programs and services in America's prisons. Prisons in America covers such important subjects as punishment in the United States since colonial times; the most critical penal problems today; units for special populations; key penologists, and more. This work is a source for basic statistics on prisoners, penal trends, programs, services, and more. Listings of professional organizations and print and nonprint resources are also included. Listings of professional organizations and print and nonprint resources

Moral Visions and Material Ambitions - Philadelphia Struggles to Define the Republic, 1776-1836 (Hardcover): Kristen A. Foster Moral Visions and Material Ambitions - Philadelphia Struggles to Define the Republic, 1776-1836 (Hardcover)
Kristen A. Foster
R2,473 Discovery Miles 24 730 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

No single vision for the future of America existed after the Revolution. In light of social and economic changes, America's scope shifted from community-mindedness, the very heart of the republican ideal, to economic individualism. In Moral Visions and Material Ambitions, A. Kristen Foster describes how eager young entrepreneurs in Philadelphia manipulated America's moral vision of a classical republic to facilitate their own material ambitions, fostered by the free market economy that arose between 1776 and 1836. As market developments changed economic relationships in the city, men and women used the Revolution's republican language to help explain what was happening to them, and in the process they helped redefine class structure in Philadelphia. This study explores the ways Philadelphians used the Revolution and its powerful language of liberty and equality to impose meaning on their lives, as an expanding market irreversibly changed social and economic relationships in their city, and eventually the rest of the country.

The Mental Art of Putting - Using Your Mind to Putt Your Best (Paperback): Patrick J Cohn Phd, Robert K Winters The Mental Art of Putting - Using Your Mind to Putt Your Best (Paperback)
Patrick J Cohn Phd, Robert K Winters
R459 Discovery Miles 4 590 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

An excellent aide for the "putting impaired, " this guide teaches golfers to use their most important asset in this "game within the game"--their minds. Using self-evaluation, step-by-step instruction, and practice exercises at the end of each chapter, the authors present their formula for attaining every golfer's goal of better putting. 25 illustrations.

At the Crossroads - Mexico and U.S. Immigration Policy (Paperback, New): Frank D. Bean, Rodolfo O De la Garza, Bryan R.... At the Crossroads - Mexico and U.S. Immigration Policy (Paperback, New)
Frank D. Bean, Rodolfo O De la Garza, Bryan R. Roberts, Sidney Weintraub; Contributions by Susan Gonzales Baker, …
R1,407 Discovery Miles 14 070 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Mexico is becoming increasingly important as a focus of U.S. immigration policy, and the movement of people across the U.S.-Mexico border is a subject of intense interest and controversy. The U.S. approach to cross-border flows is in flux, the economic climate in Mexico is uncertain, and relations between the two neighbors have entered a new stage with the launching of NAFTA. This volume draws together original essays by distinguished scholars from a variety of disciplines and both sides of the border to examine current impetuses to migration and policy options for Mexico and the U.S.

The Mental Game of Golf - A Guide to Peak Performance (Paperback): Patrick J Cohn Phd The Mental Game of Golf - A Guide to Peak Performance (Paperback)
Patrick J Cohn Phd
R416 Discovery Miles 4 160 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Combining the latest research, wide experience, and tips from tour pros, Cohn shows in this practical guide what peak performance is and how it can be achieved; how to learn the confidence that unlocks your best play; and techniques designed to improve concentration and emotional control in pressure situations.

Jewish Statesmanship - Lest Israel Fall (Paperback, annotated edition): Paul Eidelberg Jewish Statesmanship - Lest Israel Fall (Paperback, annotated edition)
Paul Eidelberg
R1,877 Discovery Miles 18 770 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Jewish Statesmanship is the first book that systematically interfaces political science and Torah. It not only reveals the fatal flaws of Israel's political and judicial institutions, but also provides a comprehensive program for reconstructing these institutions on solid Jewish and democratic foundations. To facilitate this objective, the book contains a draft constitution, aspects of which have been adopted by various political parties in Israel. Jewish Statesmanship also examines the confusion that exists in Israel regarding such basic concepts as "democracy," "religion," "citizenship," and "Who is a Jew?" It formulates a new conception of democracy and, in the process, provides a Judaic understanding of freedom and equality.

William Styron's Sophie's Choice - Crime and Self-Punishment (Paperback): Rhoda Sirlin William Styron's Sophie's Choice - Crime and Self-Punishment (Paperback)
Rhoda Sirlin
R1,465 Discovery Miles 14 650 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Although Sophie's Choice by William Styron won the American Book Award for fiction, it met with some very mixed reviews. Some critics regarded the novel as bombastic and melodramatic-in short, a colossal failure. In William Styron's "Sophie's Choice," Rhoda Sirlin demonstrates that Sophie's Choice is Styron's most audacious, original, and artistically successful novel to date. First, this book will counter the many critics who have assailed the novel as anti-Semitic. Sirlin then counters the argument that Sophie's Choice is a sexist novel and that Styron and his youthful alter ego, Stingo, are misogynists. Finally, Sirlin explores the novel's powerful theme-absolute evil, showing that while insisting on the power and inextinguishability of evil in human beings and nature, Styron ultimately provides a compassionate vision of humanity struggling for meaning in an indifferent universe. Through this examination, Sirlin shows that Styron must be appreciated as one of the most audacious and humane voices in contemporary literature.

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